Funeral director who helped bury a nine-year-old boy who committed suicide begs anyone considering taking their own life to seek help in an emotional video Luke Newman from Silver Dove Funerals posted the heartfelt video on YouTube He 'calls out' for anyone thinking suicidal thoughts to seek immediate help Mr Newman spoke of time he had to bury a nine-year-old after he took his lifeBy Wade Sellers For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:32 GMT, 18 February 2019 | Updated: 06:32 GMT, 18 February 2019 Viewcomments A funeral director has uploaded an emotional video begging for anyone who's having suicidal thoughts to seek immediate help. Luke Newman, from Silver Dove Funerals in Sumner, Queensland, uploaded the video after personally experiencing the devastating ripple effect that suicide causes. 'I wanted to put a call out to anyone and everyone who might be experiencing a really hard time at the moment, who may be in that dark place - please listen to me now,' Mr Newman says in the video. 'Your self-worth is not defined by others' opinion of you. Suicide is a very permanent solution to a very temporary time in life. Please pick up the phone and get the help that you want and you need.' Although Mr Newman cited a recent story of an American woman who coerced her boyfriend into committing suicide, he also shared a story that was much closer to home for him. Talking to the Gold Coast Bulletin, Mr Newman, who has worked in the funeral industry since he was a teenager, told of the anguish he feels when burying those who have ended their lives too early. In particular, the one occasion he had to bury a nine-year-old boy who had taken his own life. Luke Newman (pictured left and right) from Silver Dove Funerals in Sumner, Queensland has posted an emotional plea online to anyone who is considering suicide to get immediate help 'It had a really adverse effect on me,' he said. 'Just being there at the funeral and preparing him for his funeral - as a funeral director, you need to know what part of this is work and what part is your heart.' 'Even weeks after, it was playing on my emotions. I was getting sad. You just have to think what was going through that young boy's mind that he thought this was the only way out of it,' he added. Mr Newman's (pictured) video has been met with praise online with his work place being flooded with positive messages on Facebook Mr Newman, who also has suffered from depression, said he wanted to make the video in hope it could make a difference. Since posting the video, Mr Newman has been flooded with thousands of positive messages. Silver Dove Funerals said they were 'proud' and 'honoured' to have Luke's message delivered to the masses. For confidential support call the Lifeline 24-hour crisis support on 13 11 14 Silver Dove Funerals have since said they were 'proud' and 'honoured' to have Luke's message delivered to the masses through their channels Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility